Gardening

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From design to planting our gardening courses and workshops can help you make the best of your outside space. Our expert tutors will be delving into garden design principles including drawing and garden planning. Some of our one off workshops will help you focus on specific parts of your garden such as choosing plants, shady boarders, ponds and water features.

maybe your garden is an outdoor room and geared up for entertaining, a tranquil spot for mindful reflection or a wildlife haven we have gardening courses that will help you improve and develop your green space.

Please note that all our gardening courses are mainly classroom based and, for a variety of reasons, can only involve a small amount of practical gardening outside, depending on the topic.

Courses 2026/27

How to Spot Cowboy Landscapers (SLJ6)

Description: Hard landscaping forms a permanent framework for your outdoor space. Learn how garden construction should be done, how to choose professional landscapers and avoid the grief and expense of cowboys.

Tutor: Jason Loh Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 02 Oct 2026 (Autumn) Times: Friday 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

Tree Identification (SLJ14)

Description: How well do you know your trees? This course serves as an introduction to the identification of common trees.

Tutor: Jason Loh Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 09 Oct 2026 (Autumn) Times: Friday 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

Pruning: Everything you need to know about Pruning Shrubs, Trees and Plants (SLJ12)

Description: Learn to prune your garden at the right time with our expert tutor.

Tutor: Jason Loh Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 27 Nov 2026 (Autumn) Times: Friday 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

How To Kill Your Plants - Or Not (SLJ7)

Description: Plants should thrive in the garden, not just survive. Learn from a professional garden designer how to establish, grow and encourage healthy shrubs & trees in your garden sanctuary.

Tutor: Jason Loh Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Dec 2026 (Autumn) Times: Friday 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

Design Your Own Garden (SLJ4)

Description: An opportunity to improve and refresh your garden with support and help from a professional garden designer. Learn how to redesign your own plot, beginning with basic principles and going on to look at paving, ponds and other garden features.

Tutor: Jason Loh Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Jan 2027 (Spring) Times: Friday 10:00-15:00 Duration: 3 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £155 (Concession: £95)

Pruning: Everything you need to know about Pruning Shrubs, Trees and Plants (SLJ13)

Description: Learn to prune your garden at the right time with our expert tutor.

Tutor: Jason Loh Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 22 Jan 2027 (Spring) Times: Friday 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

Tree Identification (SLJ15)

Description: How well do you know your trees? This course serves as an introduction to the identification of common trees.

Tutor: Jason Loh Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 05 Feb 2027 (Spring) Times: Friday 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

Choosing Plants for your Borders (SLJ5A)

Description: An enjoyable and informal course on choosing the right plants for your garden. Professional garden designer Jason Loh will discuss suitable trees, shrubs and perennials and how to put them together for best effect.

Tutor: Jason Loh Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 05 Mar 2027 (Spring) Times: Friday 10:00-15:00 Duration: 3 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £155 (Concession: £95)

Garden Design (SLJ3)

Description: An introduction to garden design, construction and plant use, including restoration and a range of simple maintenance solutions. Course content will also include: design principles, drawing and drafting skills, site analysis, construction methods and techniques, lighting, irrigation and drainage.

Tutor: Jason Loh Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 20 Apr 2027 (Summer) Times: Tuesday 10:00-12:00 Duration: 8 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £135 (Concession: £81)

Garden Styles: Japanese Gardens (SLJ8)

Description: Explore the mystique and influence of Japanese gardens. The course will also cover various Japanese garden styles, how to avoid kitsch features, the proper use of water, plants and stone. The course is taught by a professional garden designer who grew up in the Far East.

Tutor: Jason Loh Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 23 Apr 2027 (Summer) Times: Friday 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

Garden Styles: Ponds and Water Features (SLJ9)

Description: An opportunity to look at both design and planting to create a pond and other water features.

Tutor: Jason Loh Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 30 Apr 2027 (Summer) Times: Friday 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

Garden Styles: Indoor Miniature Landscapes (SLJ10)

Description: Even if you don’t live in a house with a garden, you can still enjoy gardening indoors! From miniature landscapes, balcony gardens to bio-active terrariums, you’ll learn from RHS garden designer Jason Loh how to make the most of your indoor space.

Tutor: Jason Loh Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 07 May 2027 (Summer) Times: Friday 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

Garden Styles: Naturalistic Planting for Wildlife (SLJ11)

Description: Focusing on new ways to use plants for informal, wildlife friendly gardening with the emphasis on low maintenance.

Tutor: Jason Loh Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 14 May 2027 (Summer) Times: Friday 10:00-15:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

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